Glenwood Akaroa Bush Retreat - Totara Hut

Beautiful view very clean. We spent very relaxing days without Wifi

We missed a grinder for coffee

Breakfast was great, toast, spreads, cereal lots of coffee and teas to choose from.

Clean, private and comfortable.

Nothing bad to say about the property, everything exceeded expectations

Location, view, on-site walks.

Its location being just out of town was awesome being so quiet and peaceful

Nothing to fault its really well set up for a weekend getaway

We just adored this little cabin. It was so peaceful and exactly the break we needed. The breakfast was generous and the cabin was so clean.

quiet and reastfull

Nothing it was fantastic

Great location with a view over the harbour. Recent felling of pine trees behind the hut detracts a bit from the outlook. Hut was very well appointed, with breakfast items, goof cooking facilities. Very quiet.

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This is a stunning location with stunning views. Cozy wee hut with all the modern features. Shower has great pressure and neat compost toilet.

No negatives at all!

Absolute delight! The property and staff were amazing! Our favorite place to stay!

This place is tucked away up in the hills behind Akaroa. It's on a working lifestyle section but the peace is fantastic and views are lovely.

The remoteness, location and view

Totara hut is set up perfectly. I can tell the hosts care about guest satisfaction because of all the little details. The waterfall is definitely worth a look. And the free roaming sheep and ducks are so cute. And the view right from the foot of the bed, wow. We will definitely be back.

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This place is pure magic! A simply stunning property with sheep, geese, private hiking trails and waterfall. The views are incredible. It felt like a different world. I can’t recommend this hut enough.

Nothing. It was perfect.

Dit tiny house staat op een unieke locatie in een natuurpark. Zeer stil. Het is 2,5 km van Akaroa over een smalle weg naar dit verblijf. Schapen, ganzen en andere dieren lopen rond de tiny house. Uitzicht op de baai van Akaroa. De tiny house is compleet ingericht en zeer schoon en heeft een "natuurlijke" toilet (doortrekken niet nodig). Een volledig ontbijt is voorzien en staat al in de koelkast bij aankomst. Heerlijke bedden en douche. Je hebt een barbecue buiten om vlees te bereiden. 's Nachts een mooie sterrenhemel. Je kan mooie wandelingen maken over het 23 hectare grootte natuurgebied.

Helaas geen persoonlijk contact met de eigenaar (is eventueel wel telefonisch bereikbaar).

Fantastic location, facilities and air

A bit put off by the put down trees just in front of the house and the excavator on the backside

The place is perfect.

Location, comfort, bbq, kitchen facilities

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Location, attention to detail, such as comfy bed and what a view to wake up to

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Great location and the facilities were clean, tidy and comfortable. Hosts went well beyond our expectations with the breakfast supplied..

Nothing to dislike here..

Very quiet, just what we wanted. Excellent breakfast choices. Excellent drinking water. Good communication from the owners.

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Breakfast more than generous, great walkson the property, genuine atmmsphere, host totally involved in conservation efforts...

A beautiful, secluded location surrounded by nature and stunning views. The room was lovely, clean and cosy, and had lots of nice little touches to make the stay comfortable. Easy check in process and felt very private. Would definitely come back for another stay

So peaceful , sheep outside the door. View was more beautiful than we expected!

Nothing. Road was a bit steep but we were warned about it so take it slow and it’s fine.

The hut seemed very new and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. Great view of the emerald green hills and beautiful bay below. Secluded adventure ! The shower had plenty of hot water and the water pressure was great. The continental breakfast was good with healthy bread. 2 kiwi fruits. Granola. A smoothie drink. Fresh milk coffee and tea. The sheep visits were fun!

We didn’t mind the drive up the hill on gravel road. But once on the site there were tons of cut down trees laying everywhere. Some unattractive giant bulldozer in the yard of the hut , shipping containers and some other un attractive buildings on the site. The outdoor awning they recently attached to the hut is un attractive and takes away from its modern vibe. Also please do not have a vase of plastic flowers. In my opinion plastic is not good decor when we are in such a scenic wilderness place.

Amazing views over the bay. very quiet and peaceful place, if you want to break away from everyday stress, this is highly and exceptionally recommended. The cabin is modern, and I feel like I'm home. Breakfast was supplied, which was more than enough for us to expect. And lastly, I want to say thank you to Ken, who is very accommodating and helpful, to us. We would definitely come back.

We don't need anything else because we enjoy staying at the hut.

Perfect romantic getaway.

Great location, close to town and nice and quiet

Nope loved it all

Was so lovely and private! Great private walking tracks and the host had put a lot of care into setting the hut up for us!

We loved everything. The hut was so comfortable and cosy. The amenities were all you needed. Ken and Jenny went above and beyond with their included breakfast items. Extremely generous The views were beyond stunning and the peace and quiet, priceless. Highly recommended.

Great view and really liked the secluded aspect of it. The host provided a good complementary breakfast. It was great!

The views and the isolation

Steep hills scary for smaller cars but made it up okay!

Location, and the hut itself were great

Sadly all the trees surrounding the hut had been cut down leaving it open to the wind down the valley

Location was fabulous. Quiet and peaceful.

What an amazing place! Gorgeous view, lovely interior of the hut, and super clean! So many thoughtful additions, you can tell a lot of love has gone into this, including a lot of breakfast items and guides for local walks. Waterfall was nice to walk to - wear walking boots just in case! We loved having the sheep visit us while we ate our dinner on the deck and listening to the birdsong.

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Amazing place! Sweet and private hut with beautiful view. We loved it.

It was so peaceful, the views were beautiful and the bird song was magnificent. We loved the location and the “hut” which was nicely furnished and well equipped.

A fantastic location with magnificent views. Compact accommodation but with everything you need. Very comfortable and liveable. A good start to the day with the provisions supplied. Thoroughly enjoyed privacy and peacefulness.

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It was the perfect little house with all the necessary facilities and more! All of the instructions for the use of the compost toilet (super fascinating) and the rest of the equipment were very helpful and thorough.

Beautiful spot only a few minutes from Akaroa. Nice and tidy, with breakfast and some snacks supplied. Didnt see anyone else while we were there. Outstanding view from the deck.

This facility exceeded my expectations. Everything from the location, the cabin, the provisions and even the sheep were just perfect.

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Stunning views of Akaroa Harbour and truly picturesque private walking tracks.

Private, lovely weekend away to ground ourselves. Loved the private bush walks everything was perfect, continental breakfast was yummy thank you !!!

Leaving 😂

View, breakfast, design, location

10am checkout

beautiful little cabin nestled in the bush a short distance from akaroa. lovely hosts, excellent amenities. beautiful walking tracks

Nice, quiet bucolic area with great view.

The decor was homely with the extra comfort of fluffy white towels, throw rugs. We especially enjoyed reading the conservation report. A great choice of walks.

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The location was amazing. The view was amazing. I didn't realize how perfect the location was going to be when I booked it, I would have happily spent several more nights here. It was close to Akaroa but there was no light pollution for star gazing and we woke up to the sounds of birds and a sunrise over the harbor. Truly perfect.

I was slightly concerned that we were going to arrive after dark and I wasn't totally comfortable with how easy it would be to find our hut in the dark. It's pretty far down a gravel road, but worth it. I think we would have been find, but I was glad we arrived before sunset.

Awesome peaceful location, with great views and was easy to find with good instructions. The hut was well set out, clean and modern. The assortment of breakfast food & beverages provided was amazing and above what was expected. We also completed their private walking tracks which were a great bonus.

There was nothing we didn't like.

Amazing hut with even better views. Slept with the doors open an woke to the sound of nature.

beautiful view away from everything. nice tracks around. the cabin itself very well kept. great breakfast provided!

Everything was fine and the location is stunning

It is a bit tight for space if like us, you are on a long tour and therefore living out of suitcases - there is not enough floor space for everything. The immediate area is lovely with sheep, geese and even a resident pheasant wandering around. It will be even better when all the tree felling is done and tidied up.

Cool to see the livestock around, beautiful views, also found the toilet so interesting and impressive

The breakfast was wonderful and we were able to sit out on the deck whilst enjoying the view and food ! Little snack treats were special as well. Thank you !

The breakfast is very good and the accommodation is clean and tidy. You can hike and see the sheep. The main thing is that the environment is well protected and the ecology is good. I will definitely come back.

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Beautiful and private. Breakfast was generous and varied. The walks on the property were enjoyable.

The cottage was very nice. A comfy bed to sleep in, a great bathroom and everything we needed to prepare a meal. The private walk and waterfall track were amazing!

Was very cosy! Had an amazing view to wake up too

Loved the location, only a few minutes out of town, but felt like you were much further. Really enjoyed the walk to the waterfall, wish we had more time to do the rest of the walks. The bed was comfy and the breakfast and little extras were a nice touch.

An earlier checkin and a later checkout time would be nice so you could make the most of the stay, but we understand the need for these times for cleaning between guests.

great views, very warm place for a cold night. great bed, one of the most important things for a gateway.

Idyllic spot, wonderful views. Lovely breakfast and it was lovely and warm.

Fantastic location. Great secluded and quiet spot. Fantastic views. Good place to escape to

The location was a great quiet getaway from everything. The room was cosy and warm even in winter. Would definitely stay again.

Great views, we really enjoyed our stay. Comfortable bed and we'll stocked with supplies. Highly recommend - we unfortunately didn't get to do the walks as it rained when we planned too, but we will be back again to do them!

Only thing that wasn't amazing were the geese and their lovely talking, no issues till midnight and kept going till 4am when they decided to let us know they were right by the Hutt so unfortunately not much sleep, but otherwise it was peaceful, just recommended some earplugs just in case 😀

Nice and clean accomodation with awsome view..

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If you have to have internet and a TV just to survive this is not the place for you. If, however, you want an idyllic bush retreat close to town with no distraction from e devices this is pure heaven. We checked in, headed to town, bought a couple of steaks and a bottle of wine, and enjoyed our dinner on the porch. Having an almost brand new weber barbecue to cook on was a bonus. Comfortable bed, great sunset.

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Breakfast was great, smoothies were an added extra. Location is awesome. Facilities were tidy, well maintained and a pleasure to use.

My only suggestion would be a coffee pod machine but I wouldn't not stay because it didn't have one.

Beautiful view, good breakfast selection

We really liked everything about this place. The view, comfy beds and the amenities are well prepared. It’s easy to get to and plenty of walking tracks around the area especially the waterfall hike was a great activity to do.

Location and view was amazing. Was clean and cozy and very well stocked.

Nothing i didnt like but an outdoor bath would make it perfect.

Great view of Akaroa harbor. Comfortable accommodation. Fantastic continental breakfast, lots of choices and plenty of food. We enjoyed the walking trails on the property. Would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a relaxing break away in a private setting with great views. Extremely clean and tidy.

Location, well appointed quiet.Access to private tracks and also connected to other trails.

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The hut is up high on a mountain with views to the sea. We had the local geese and sheep pass by during the afternoon. There are lovely walks well marked to follow. In the evening it was very quiet.

Very scenic location above Akaroa and in bush. The tiny house was in great condition and well supplied with what we needed. Nice to meet the owners Ken and Jenn.

Totara Hut was very peaceful and private. It was very clean and well stocked with treats. Some reviews commented on the narrow, steep road, but it wasn't bad at all. We've been on much steeper roads than that one.